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Paul Lee, CEO & CIO, Paragon Capital Management Singapore, weighs in on the boutique asset management firm's overview of market opportunities and risks; the positioning of its Paragon Alpha 1 Fund and the evolution of client needs; and the global and macro-economic outlook. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Singapore may just be a little red dot but it’s definitely standing tall alongside other wealth hubs like Hong Kong and Dubai! It took the top spot in a recent Knight Frank report that assessed “super wealth hubs” in Asia Pacific. On this episode of Morning Shot - Matt Read, Head of Retail Banking at Citibank Singapore shares more about Citibank’s latest plans to open two additional satellite wealth advisory hubs in Singapore, the evolving demands and needs of the affluent segment in Singapore and how to decide if you need wealth advisory. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has introduced ambitious new housing standards for foreign worker dormitories, aimed at enhancing worker well-being and public health by 2030. These progressive standards align with an award winning project, initiated by the Dormitory Association Singapore Limited (DASL). It has published a handbook, an invaluable resource that offers  dormitory operators and managers a flexible framework for enhancing the lives of migrant workers.  Peter Overy, Managing Director, AGENCYwill share about the discussion process and insights from industry players.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

Tim Murray, Capital Market Strategist & Vice President at T Rowe Price Associates shares insights on why markets are back in the red, whether data is pointing to the economy not doing too badly and what the high rates mean for asset allocation.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst, Foord Asset Management, weighs in on key takeaways from US and China third-quarter earnings reports; the ongoing property crisis in China involving Country Garden and Ping An Real Estate; and expectations for China's year-on-year Q3 GDP figures. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Have you ever attended events, especially outdoor ones like parties, conferences, and exhibitions. They're filled with fancy chairs, tables, and decorations that look great for a day or the event but end up as trash in a landfill. It's the dirty secret of event planning. The world of 'fast furniture' generates massive waste. But a recent award winning design could be an industry game changer.  Chee Su Eing, President of Design Business Chamber Singapore & Frederick Peter Ortner, Master of Architect and PhD Coordinator, Singapore University of Technology and Design discuss the environmental impact of event furniture and decorations and explore the innovative solutions that can reshape the future of event furnishings. Presented by Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

How governments cooperate across borders to keep cyber threats at bay came into the spotlight at this week’s GovWare Conference, as critical digital infrastructures become increasingly under threat as technology advances at breakneck speed. On this episode of Morning Shot - we tackle the issue with Juliette Wilcox, Cyber Security Ambassador for Defence and Security Exports at the UK Department for Business and Trade and Siân John, Chief Technology Officer of the NCC Group, a global cyber and software resilience business. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets weighs in on the better than expected retail sales figures and what the Fed might do as we head into the year-end. He also shares insights into market sentiments surrounding geopolitical uncertainties and what he makes of the AI story as it unfolds. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Francois Denimal, Managing Director, APAC, Capital Markets, FIS, weighs in on the biggest risks financial services companies have to navigate; why Singaporean firms are ahead of their peers in other markets with respect to AI and generative AI adoption; the challenges of obtaining stakeholder buy-in for AI adoption; the role company size and employee demographics play in companies' willing to try new technologies; and other important innovations firms should consider in the foreseeable future. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Looking for quality bed sheets and not sure if you are getting your bang for your buck? In this Mind Your Business episode, the conversation is about finding gaps, challenging industry norms, and redefining what luxury really means. It’s a journey of two good friends, who wanted to set the record straight about marketing gimmicks in the bedding industry and created an organic brand that embraces ethics and sustainability.  Priscilla Tan, Co-founder & Co-CEO, SOJAO & Janice Tan , Co-Founder & Co-CEO, SOJAO, share their journey of how they started their business with zero business and textile knowledge, to building a brand today that tackles not only greenwashing but also empowers women and farmers through fair trade. Presented by Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech Highlights:  (0.14) Introduction  (1.28) How did your brand name SOJAO come about? (2.05) Can you debunk the myth of thread count?  (4.08) Why did you choose India to source for materials? (5.19) How did you build your brand from the ground up to getting the Global Organic Textile Standard certified?  (6.53) How did you convince customers on your products?  (7.47) How are you committed to empowering women and farmers through fair trade?  (9.04) How do you educate customers about the ethical sourcing of materials and how do your eco-friendly products benefit customers and the environment? (10.30) Tell us about your vision for SOJAO